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The tax payer already subsidises ZLs flying. Realistically, on the only routes that are “critical” they are already taking from the public purse. You’d really have to wonder what more the government can (and should) do.

I believe VA have stated they are receiving another 2 ex MI planes. This was before today, so possibly a few more I guess?

“We’ve activated the 2 week free trial so we are sure as hell going to use it!!”

That escalated quickly… I suspect the fat lady is warming up. The 737 operation is worthless. The brand is worthless. They’ve run the Saab operation into the ground so far that it’s likely not recoverable (nor financially appealing to an investor). It’s always been a bottom feeder operation run...

Wouldn’t both be a dream world! Either is a win though.

It’s a nice feeling when you can sort a one world award without having to touch qantas

Try having a read of their business plan PowerPoint presentation if you can find it. The company doesn’t have the talent or ability to operate in the market they’ve chosen to go after. The entire plan was based on Virgin never recovering.

You’re good. They’re considered separate

Yep they do. I had them oddly reject me earlier in the year. Sent them an email and asked for a reassessment. Outlined income very clearly in dot form and it was subsequently approved.

Skytrans might pickup a few of the QF dash 8s. They’re probably a big enough player to take over the subsidised routes.

Damn… things must be pretty bad

By international hotel do you mean a hotel outside of Australia? In this case, there is no GST and technically no requirement for a tax invoice. You’ll note that Qantas International bookings aren’t actually issued with a tax invoice and have a disclaimer like “there is no GST on international...

Who’d want to take it over? The 737 operation is a total failure, the SAAB network has been decimated. They have no crew, more than half the fleet isn’t airworthy and QantasLink has stepped into all the routes that made money without government assistance. REX is sadly in its death throws...

I’m having flashbacks of a fight with Expedia years ago about tax invoices… I can’t remember how it was resolved, but I do recall many fruitless calls and emails with their offshore agents who had absolutely no idea (for a while thinking I needed a “text invoice”). Just as an experiment, I had...

Just a bit of titanic deck chair rearranging I’d imagine

Are SIA still pretty good with through checking bags on separate tickets (SQ to SA). Will save going through immigration at JNB

To be honest, I’m not sure making a fuss will even do much. Those who have tried just get passed around in circles until it eventually sorts itself out without intervention.

Should the title be “Qantas as an airline is a bit tired”? We all know they’re pretty awful. Sadly, there are often no other viable choices.

Answered your own question there. The concierge service with this card has always been an absolute joke (much like Citi in general). NAB are clearly trying to move away from the “premium” Citi products and just focus on the money makers (ie; high interest lending to people who can’t really...

Decent option for business (if their flat beds remain cheap). Not sure of the game plan though. Hardly a low cost tourist destination, and I can’t imagine there’s a lot of business or VFR to warrant a direct service.